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Job ID : 1619565 Date Updated : October 29th, 2026

Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CFT) VP ~ Director

Hiring Company Global Securities Firm
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

An opportunity for a compliance professional to join a financial institution's Financial Crime Compliance function, supporting key initiatives across AML/CFT, sanctions compliance and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABC). This position offers exposure to a broad range of financial crime risk management activities and is open not only to experienced AML/CFT specialists, but also to candidates with relevant experience from financial institutions or consulting environments.

Responsibilities:
- Depending on your experience and interests, responsibilities may include:
- Supporting sanctions compliance activities and related control frameworks
- Strengthening AML/CFT governance, controls and operating procedures for wholesale clients
- Providing guidance and support on customer due diligence, financial crime risk management and related compliance matters
- Responding to internal inquiries and consultations regarding AML/CFT requirements
- Supporting anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABC) compliance initiatives
- Contributing to the enhancement of financial crime compliance frameworks and risk management processes
- Collaborating with stakeholders across business and control functions on financial crime-related matters

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:
- Broad exposure across multiple financial crime disciplines, including AML/CFT, sanctions and ABC compliance
- Opportunity to work closely with wholesale banking and institutional client-related activities
- Suitable for candidates looking to build or deepen a specialist career in financial crime compliance
- Exposure to both domestic and international stakeholders within a regulated financial services environment
- Ability to develop expertise across a range of regulatory and compliance topics rather than focusing on a single area

Employee Benefits:
Social insurance and statutory benefits in accordance with Japanese law. Additional benefits are available and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Essential:
- Experience working within a financial institution, or
- Experience supporting AML/CFT-related work within a consulting firm or similar professional services environment

Preferred:
- Experience in sanctions compliance
- Experience supporting wholesale or institutional financial services businesses
- KYC (Know Your Customer) experience
- Experience in anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABC) compliance
- Ability to communicate effectively with overseas stakeholders via telephone and email in English

Don't meet every requirement?
Feel free to apply, as we also support opportunities beyond those advertised on our website.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Other

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